WI News

Many of our members have noticed a delay in the updating of front page news articles. The staff have previously addressed this in a noticed posted to the forum here, however due to the ongoing delays in updating the front page it is important to address this officially as well.

Our intentions have never been to let updates to Webkinz World, new pet adoptions, or important information slip by our team of volunteers. However, recent issues with the editing software for our Front Page has created a barrier to those updates. Many volunteers have been unable to access the front page editor for over a year, and for others it can be difficult to work with at the best of times. We have yet to find a solution, or resolution, to these software issues and have been unsuccessful in locating the reason why it is affecting specific volunteers and not others.

Because of these technical problems, the volunteers able to access the front page editor and publish stories successfully is limited. This limitation also means that the stories will not be published right away, as our volunteers have commitments to other activities on WI and outside of WI.

This is disappointing for many, and we wanted to extend our apologies and provide a further update to the situation. It is not our intention for these stories to sit idle for so long, but the technical issues are a huge barrier for these updates to happen in a timely matter. The staff who are able to update will do so as soon as possible.

In the mean time, we strongly encourage our members to ultilize the information available in our WIki project and Forums. The WIki project is updated by dedicated volunteers, and features some of the latest and most valuable information about Webkinz World.

Over the past few months, WI members have adopted some new friends to their families. All of these pets were the first noted adoption at the time of their release. Please join us in welcoming the following new additions to our WI Family.

In May, Joi adopted the Cauliflower Sheep. Floret is pictured (left) with her Pet Specific Item (PSI), the Salad Dressing Fountain. The Cauliflower Sheep's Pet Specific Food (PSF) item is Fresh Garden Salad. The Cauliflower sheep is a deluxe eStore exclusive pet, and available at the Ganz eStore for 10,000 estore points (to deluxe members only).

BinkyBohBoh adopted the rare Timeless Wolf as part of the 10 day rare pet event during Webkinz 10 year Annivesary. AlphaWolfMeister is seen here with their PSI, the Timeless Touring Car. The Timeless Wolf's PSF is the Celestial Stroganoff. This pet is no longer available for purchase, as it was a limited time event.

Enscats adopted the African Black Rhino this month. Milo is pictured here with his PSI, the Slippery Water Slide. The African Black Rhino's PSF is the Sunny Smoothie. This pet is new this month, and available through the Ganz eStore or your local Webkinz retailer.

As always, you can find more information about any current, retired, or seasonal Webkinz Pets through our WIki.

Congrats to WI Member ThePinkNinja04 on their adoption of the 10 Year Magic W Pup. Webster is pictured here in his Pet Specific Item (PSI) The Happy Ten Years Bed. This pet comes with an additional two PSI items: The Happy Ten Years Wallpaper, and Happy Ten Years Flooring (also pictured). The Pet Specific Food for the 10 Year Magic W Pup is the Magic Ice Pop.

Is the 10 Year Magic W Pup one you want to add to your collection? If so, you may want to pick it up soon! StLouisCutie184 alerted the WI Community earlier this week, that Ganz has announced (via their Facebook page) this popular pup has sold out of its warehouse. If you are interested in adding this special plush pet to your collection, you are strongly advised to purchase it as soon as possible from your local Webkinz Store.

For our members who are unable to find the 10 Year Magic W Pup in store, or would rather a vitual only option, Ganz has released an online only version of this pet on the Ganz eStore. The virtual only version of this special pet includes the same PSI items and PSFs. The only thing that is not included is the Plush toy! For a collector of virtual pets, or someone unable to find the Plush toy, this is a fantastic option to celebrate Webkinz World's tenth anniversary!

Congrats to WI member LazyGal on the adoption of their Pioneer Pony. Haystack is pictured here with their Pet Specific Item the 'Bountiful Bread Table.' The Pet Specific Item for the Pioneer Pony is Homestead Fries.

The Pioneer Pony is one of Apri's dexluxe advantage exclusive pets, and is available for 9,000 eStore points April 1st and 2nd. After this sale period, it will return to its original price. To purchase the Pioneer Pony, visit the eStore today!

Congrats to our WIki banner contest winners, LambTyler and Polarbear09. Each member will have their banner displayed on the main page for the WIki for three weeks. Included below is the first banner on display, created by LambTyler.

For user created guides, value guides, tips and tricks, and complete lists of Webkinz pets be sure to visit Webkinz Insider's WIKI today. All content is collected and created by our users.

Ready for another contest? Starting February 27th 2015, members are invited to design and enter the Spring WIki banner contest. Three banners will be selected and displayed on the WIki homepage throughout the season, with the first place banner being displayed March 14th, 2015. Are you unsure of what the banner should look like? The banner below is included as an example, and was created for our winter WIKI banner contest!

Please visit our official entry thread for more information. Contest will close on March 13th (2015) at 11:59pm US Kinz Time. For information on how to create a WIki banner and for additional help click HERE.

Calling all Arcade fans! Have you perfected a new Webkinz Game? Have you won a new trophy? Do you know the secret to successfully complete Webkinz games? Then this contest is made for YOU. Starting March 1st, Webkinz Member Cynalot will be hosting a special contest for WI members interested in Arcade games. Each week, three games will be highlighted with specific challenges to enter the draw for exclusive prizes. Furthermore, these challenges will help to update and create new guides for our members to improve their arcade gaming skills!

The first contest period runs from March 1st to March 7th at 11:59pm KT. By completing specific challenges in Ant Mainia 2, Smoothie Moves, and Zacky's quest you will be entered to win one of three exclusive prize categories. For more information, and to see the upcoming challenges, click HERE.

Congratulations to WI Member Lauren808 on their adoption of the Blue Avenue Pomeranian. The Blue Avenue Pomeranian's Pet Specific Item is called the Uptown Lounge. The Uptown Lounge is a bed, but Zaffre can be seen pictured here waving from it. The Pet Specific Food for the Blue Avenue Pomeranian is the Diamond Cupcake.

The Blue Avenue Pomeranian is a virtual members only pet, an can be purchased through the Ganz eStore for its regular price of 10,000 eStore points. For more information on Webkinz Pets visit our WIki.

Congrats to WI member TuxeySnoopy2013 on their adoption of the Webkinz Cheer Pup! Kate can be seen pictured here with her Pet Specific Item, the Confetti Launcher. The Pet Specific Food Item for this pet is Rah Rah Ravoli.

The Cheer Pup was originally released in July of 2014. You can purchase the Cheer Pup through WI's partner store of Ameriwade. For more information on current, retired, or seasonal webkinz pets visit our WIki.

Congrats to WI member Blessedx5 on their adoption of the Polar Unicorn. Frost is pictured here with their Pet Specific Item, the Enchanting Winter Tower. Blessedx5 shared that the tower is animated and interactive, Frost can be seen sitting on the tower here, with snow continuously falling around the tower. The Pet Specific Food for this pet is the Polarberry Pie.

The Polar Unicorn is a virtual only pet, and can be purchased for 12,500 eStore points. If you are interested in purchasing this pet, please visit the Ganz eStore today! As always, more information about Webkinz Pets can be found in our WIki.